The Moschino story begins in the early 1980s, when Franco Moschino (1950–94), a freelance magazine illustrator and Gianni Versace collaborator, founded a label in Italy whose ethos was all about having fun.
Moschino initially pursued a degree in painting at Milan's Brera Academy of Fine Arts during the late 1960s, turning to freelance illustration to help pay his way through school. He found inspiration in Pop art, Dadaism and bold graphics. During the 1970s, he began to work for Gianni Versace’s now-legendary house as a sketcher and freelanced as a clothing designer with other fashion labels. In 1983, encouraged by Versace, he launched his own extravagant and excessive couture collection.
Moschino's expertly tailored, vibrant designs for casual wear and more, each adorned with loud, playful details, spoofed the chic high fashion of the day, and Franco's close relationship with fine art — as well as his eye for innovation — welcomed comparisons to Elsa Schiaparelli over the years. The label’s work essentially mocked the industry even as its hand fed Moschino, with the founder emblazoning shirts with slogans such as “Good taste doesn’t exist” or embroidering jackets with the phrase “Waist of money,” while the theatrical shows were positioned with an undercurrent of critique.
Today, the Metropolitan Museum of Art holds two vintage Moschino handbags in its collection: one shaped like a milk carton and the other an iron.
“Under all the surface witticisms, [Moschino] had a serious knack for running class pieces through a wringer of irony or Surrealism,” observed Vogue. “Chanel-isms were his favorite trope, though he also poked fun at Jean Paul Gaultier’s lingerie dressing and put out pasta bags in a parody of the Prada accessories craze.”
Accessories, jeans and the first men’s collection were presented at the Regal Palace in Milan in 1985, with his Moschino Jeans womenswear collection following in 1986. Then Moschino released Moschino for Women, its first fragrance, the next year in Europe.
In 1988, long before brands had considered the concept of a spin-off, Moschino bowed its cheeky diffusion line for men and women, Moschino Cheap and Chic, during the shows in Milan. The label thrived, adding its first stores in Italy and campaigning for eco-friendly fur. Its retrospective-slash-fashion show “X Years of Kaos” in the early 1990s benefited a children’s AIDS organization.
After Moschino’s untimely death at the age of 44 from AIDS complications, Rossella Jardini, his longtime friend and colleague, took the reins. She carried the torch for nearly 20 years, adding eyewear, watches and jewelry. American designer Jeremy Scott was named creative director in 2013.
Scott, who grew up on a farm and once unveiled a collection of evening dresses charred with burn marks, imbues all his work with a message of inclusion, be it his Fast Food collection in 2014 (hot dog dress included) or Moschino Barbie.
“I don’t care if the critics don’t like me,” Scott told Vogue. “I want to be the people’s designer, like Diana was the people’s princess.”
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Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Black Lace Up Grommet Sheath Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic black sheath dress by Moschino. Oversized grommet detail with a lace up front. Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: I 46/ US 12/ F 42/ D 42/ GB 16 Color:...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit with Emoji Buttons
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece skirt suit from Moschino. The front of both pieces is comprised of an array of different color and shapes assembled to form a beautiful patchwork. The jacket has...
Moschino Dress with Sheer Side Panels 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black dress from Moschino. It is lingerie inspired with an adjustable straps boned bra style top plus front and back panels of stretch bandage fabric. There are semi s...
1990s Moschino Jeans Vintage Graphic Print "M.O.S. CHI? NO!" Long Sleeve Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Moschino Jeans jersey knit shirt dress with a "M.O.S. CHI? NO!" graphic across the front. Long sleeves and pockets. Unlined with back and front pockets. No closure/ pulls on ...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s Size 10 No Bones About It Black White Skeleton Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic early 2000s black and white novelty skeleton print dress ! Easy shift silhouette looks great on any shape. Soft lightweight rayon fabric that is fully...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Black Size 6 Chiffon Paillettes Sequin Vintage Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Super stylish never worn late 1990s / 90s MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic black silk chiffon dress! This beauty is embellshed with thousands of hand-sewn black iridescent paillettes in a var...
Moschino 1980s Cheap & Chic Black Velour Not Just A Pretty Dress with Gold Studs
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage late 80s Moschino Cheap & Chic black long sleeved velour dress with round gold flat studs reading Not Just a Pretty Dress in large print at front....
MOSCHINO Size 2 Black Acetate Rayon Floral Fitted Mini Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic cocktail dress in a black acetate lace featuring a mini bodycon style, spaghetti straps, 3 bows detail at front, and a back zip up closure. Made in Italy.Excell...
Moschino Pearl Collar Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fitted little black jersey dress from Moschino. It has cut in shoulders and a large pearl necklace collar. It is fully lined, has a ...
Moschino Couture Dress with Question Mark Collar A/W 1998
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black dress encircled around it's V neckline with an off white question mark with the dot of the question mark dangling cleverly below it. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, with an edge 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC little black dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice with black rosettes and appliqués on left waist. Flirty skirt can accomodate...
Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black halter jumpsuit from Moschino. It is double breasted with 6 buttons matching the satin peak lapels and hip pocket flaps. Semi f...
Moschino Jeans Dress - Denim - Halter Neck Collar + Backless Strap Detail
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: Moschino Jeans - Denim Halter Neck Dress - Button Through Backless Strap Detailing - Knee Length - Gathered Front Neckline Detail - Back Pocket + Moschino Tab Label: Moschino Jeans Size: US 12 (Fits UK 8 to UK 12) Fabric Content: Dark Blue Denim / Cotton + Elastane Mix Stretch Bust (Underarm to Underarm Across): 37 to 40 inches Stretch Waist Circ: 31 to 35 inches Stretch Hip Circ: 38 to 41 inches Stretch Hem...
Moschino Couture S/S 2015 Barbie Collection Pink Satin Gown
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
Moschino Couture S/S 2015 barbie collection pink satin strapless gown. Features a satin body fabric in a fuchsia iconic barbie pink, layered, strapless bodice with a in build corset...
Moschino Black "ribbon" dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
This Moschino Black "Ribbon" dress is of knitted viscose jersey. The ribbons hangs straight and is stitched at the waist for a uniform appearance. The front measures 33 1/2", back is...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals blue strapless dress IT38 XS
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals baby blue cartoon print strapless dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01023 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Couture! Spring...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
Moschino Black Rhinestone Numbers Dress Connect The Dots Coordinates Numerology
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic black sleeveless dress with flared skirt. Pieced together with seams connect rhinestone numbers at various points throughout. Two cloth covered buttons at...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990's Leopard Print Embroidered Wiggle Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely number is something to ROAR about! Bring out your inner feline and put on this luxuriously printed leopard dress by Moschino from their Cheap and Chic label. We love the ...
Moschino New Dress with Petal Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light weight red wool dress from Moschino. It has a V neckline, scoop back and an A line skirt completely adorned in rows of overlapping individual fabric petals. It is f...
$675Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
Moschino Blue Colorblock Dress with Peace & Stop War Lettering & Photo Images
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is one of the more poignant of Moschino's dresses in blue emblazoned on the front with the word "PEACE" in large red letters on a white background divided horizontally into gradated segments alternating with blue and dove adorned segments. The back is contrasted in shades of grey, black and white, clouds of destruction, the spoils of war...
Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress measures 46" in length. The nylon/spandex blend stretches just enough for that body-hugging fit. The straps measures 8 1/2", underarm-to-he...
$525Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Vintage Heart Dress US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. -...
Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, early 1990's Moschino linen sailor dress, featuring a novelty sailor collar with blue ribbon trim and large red 'Cheap & Chic' embroidery on the reverse. MADE IN ITALY ! F...
$572Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Iconic Black Safety Pin Embellished Dress US Size 14
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO iconic safety pin embellished black dress as worn by KATE MOSS. Side hidden zipper closure. Label reads MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC. Size tag reads : I 48 / D 44 / F 44 / GB ...
Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage early 1990's Moschino black velvet 'Cheap & Chic' label body con dress, featuring novelty Cat face appliqué to the front. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Long sleeves...
Moschino Life Saver Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...
Moschino 1990's Black Crepe Life Preserver Midi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful and fabulous 1990's Moschino piece from the Cheap and Chic label. The life preserver element echos the iconic 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" collection. The inner tube still inflate...
NWT 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Size 8 Coral Pink Silk Vintage 90s Dress New
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new (with tags) MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic 1990s Grecian silk dress! Flattering drapery on both the bodice and skirt. Ruched detail at waist. Flattering draped neck. Hidde...
Moschino Color Block Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black and off white dress from Moschino. The sleeveless semi fitted dress has an off white peter pan collar and large front patch pockets wit...
MOSCHINO black gold studded pocket flaps sleeveless dress IT40 S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO black gold studded pocket flaps sleeveless dress IT40 S Reference: CC/A00391 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Material: Triacetate, Blend Color: Black, Gold Pattern: S...
Moschino dress Couture Winter 2019
By Moschino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MOSCHINO - (Made in Italy) Long pleated black tulle dress with blue sequined dots. Size 36FR indicated. 2019 Fall-Winter Collection, under the artistic direction of Jeremy Scott. Co...
Moschino Couture Dress with Hardware
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Moschino Couture adorned with silver metal hardware of varying kinds. It is a sleeveless shift style dress with functional zippers at t...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals sequinned quilted mini dress IT40 S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals pink multicolor bear rabbit sequinned quilted mini dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F01013 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection:...
Vintage Moschino 1990s Mickey Mouse Disney Iconic Novelty Print 90s Mini Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1990s MOSCHINO novelty print sexy mini dress! Features all of the cartoon characters Moschino used in the 90s. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Popeye, Olive Oyl, amongst ...
$541Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Vintage Black Leather Dress Circa 1980s Unisex Size M Italy
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Leather Dress Totally made in italy in size M
Moschino Lacquered Organza "Paint Ball" Party Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino's amusing cellophane organza "paint ball" print party dress. Black "paint ball" spots are printed on iridiscent organza in a limeade green. The soft pleated, strapless bodic...
SS23 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott 60s Halter Chain Print Slim Fit Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare! Moschino Couture 60s Halter Chain Print Slim Fit Maxi Dress SS23 collection by Jeremy Scott 100% Authentic!!! MSRP: $655 Condition: New with tags Color: IT 42 /...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 4 Khaki Beige Flower Print Vintage 90s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC khaki / beige sleeveless babydoll dress! Features embroidered flowers throughout, with a chic bow detail at upper waist. Hidden zipper up the sid...
$1,195Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic Popeye the Sailor Man & Olive Oyl 1990s Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and rare vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC Popeye the Sailor Man and Olive Oyl 90s boho novelty silk midi dress! Features Popeye and Olive...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Asymmetrical Hi Lo Vintage 90s Dress LBD
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
1990s MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic black asymmetrical hi-lo dress! The perfect alternative to the classic little black dress! Flattering and comfortable rayon blend. Shorter on the left sid...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Orange + White Gingham Bodycon 90s Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC orange and white gingham asymmetrical bodcon dress! Features a vibrant orange, mixed with white. Short sleeves features perforated cut-outs o...
$520Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Black Size 6 Silk Fit n' Flare Perfect Little Black Cocktail Dress LBD
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
A definite must have for any stylish gal on the go! Moschino black silk dress, that fits wonderfully! 1950s style, with heavy concentration to detail. Slimming waistband, with a fitt...
$113Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moschino Black Cotton Dress Size 46 Made in Italy Circa 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage Moschino black cotton dress totally made in italy in size 46
Moschino Cheap & Cheap Vintage 90s Iconic Peace Sign Cut Out Flirty Black Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, rare and super iconic vintage 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC little black dress, with chic peace sign cut-out at the back! Flirty Babydoll fit that flatters many shapes and ...
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress from Moschino in black red and off white. The bodice appears as a black double breast jacket with peak lapels and long sleeves with...
Moschino Ruffle Front Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan pink colored dress from Moschino. It has a V neck surrounded by matching zipper edged ruffles extending down the center front of the dress. It has side seam pockets,...
Moschino black "Ribbon" cocktail dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino black cocktail dress has long 41" length ribbons on both shoulders, front and back. One can wear it as shown or choice of tying into bows.
2000s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black and White Size 6 8 Hand Painted Vintage Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 2000s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC black and white hand painted short sleeve y2k dress! Features flattering white handpainted white stripes ar...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Trompe L'oeil "Woven" Print Body Con Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Tight and stretchy Moschino body con dress with a print that looks like woven fabric. Crocheted "M" detail at the bust. Details: Unlined No Closure/ Fabric Contains Stretch M...
$695Sale Price|22% Off
Moschino Couture Vintage Black A-Line "Fake" Necklace Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Moschino Couture! 1990's dress features embroidered 'FAKE' and an arrow pointing up to a black beaded wired necklace collar. Necklace f...
Moschino Jeans Vintage Country Rock Black Tulle Dress US Size 6
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO JEANS vintage "COUNTRY ROCK" black tulle dress featuring a tight bustier top with boning and eagle print, tulle skirt with ruffle bottom and...
MOSCHINO COUTURE Cola Bustier Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
MOSCHINO COUTURE Cola Bustier Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Bust: 16.53 inches (42 cm) Waist: 14.96 inches (38 cm) Hips: 19.68 inches (50 c...
Moschino Dress size 42
By Moschino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Moschino Boutique Polyester (89%) Elasthane White color Colorful print Sleeveless Total length cm 93 (36.6 inches)
Moschino Cocktail dress size 38
By Moschino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Polyester Black color Frontal rouches Total lenght cm 100 (39.3 inches)